Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Half-day workshop

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a surprisingly common anxiety disorder and there are lots of different types. At its worst it can be extremely debilitating.

The good news is there is help available. This introductory workshop covers essential information about OCD, how it is diagnosed and how it can affect different people. Together we will explore the signs and symptoms of OCD and what it might feel like to suffer from it.

This workshop will cover:

What is OCD? – facts and fiction

What are the different types of OCD?

How is OCD diagnosed?

When OCD becomes a problem and what keeps it going

The possible causes of OCD

What are intrusive thoughts and what are the different ways people respond to them?

The different support and treatment options and where to find out more

How friends and families can help

The course has been designed in collaboration with staff from the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) and people who have used their services.